05-23-05 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETINGMAY 23, 2005 pursuant to Indiana Code 5-3-1 and Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-2.5, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration. SECTION IX. Pursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-2, the rehabilitation must meet all local code standards for habitability as a specific condition of having such property be designated as a residentially distressed area. SECTION X. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s/Charlotte D. Pfeifer Member of the Common Council Councilmember Puzzello reported that the Community and Economic Development Committee conducted a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Ms. Charlotte Sobel, Director of Real Estate Planning and Development, South Bend Heritage Foundation, 803 Lincolnway West, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution. Ms. Sobel advised that South Bend Heritage Foundation, will sell the lots to Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County. Habitat will construct three new homes on the above listed lots and be sold to Habitat families who will be first time homeowners. The homes will range in size from 1,000 to 1,200 square feet and will have three bedrooms, one bath on a crawlspace with a one car attached garage. The average cost for each new home is estimated to be $78,500 making the total project cost approximately $235,500. These homes will complete the new center city subdivision of 20 single-family homes. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to adopt this resolution. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. BILLS – FIRST READING BILL NO. 30-05 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 14-8 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY EXCEPTIONS TO CURFEW VIOLATIONS This bill had first reading. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to the Health and Public Safety Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on June 13, 2005. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 31-05 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE ADDENDUM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION TO THE O’BRIEN RECREATION CENTER AND REGARDING CERTAIN RELATED MATTERS 27